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Rites of the World
Antique Print of Spanish Inquisitions in Madrid and Goa by Picart, 1723
Anno Domini MDCCXXIII1723
£525
$695 · €620
Original print, not a reproduction
Ships worldwide from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked. 14-day returns.
- Date
- 1723
- Sheet size
- 15.6 × 9.8 in (39.5 × 25 cm)
- Condition
- Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
- Collection
- Rites of the World
- Era
- 1700 to 1799, Mortier, Picart and the illustrated Bible
- Stock no.
- f_29244792
What the condition grades mean
- Excellent
- Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
- Very good
- Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
- Good
- Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
- Fair
- Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Antique print with two religious images on one sheet. 1. Iugement de l'Inquisition dans la grande Place de Madrid, 2. La Procession de l'Inquistion, a Goa'. Antique print depicting Spanish inquisitions in Madrid and Goa. This print originates from 'Ceremonies et costumes Religieuses (..)'.
Artists and Engravers: Bernard Picart (1673-1733), a French painter and engraver.
Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
